Indiana University · 8 hours ago
Licensing and Agreement Manager (Innovation & Commercialization Specialist)
Greater Indianapolis
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expIndiana University is responsible for fostering connections between inventors and external collaborators through its Innovation and Commercialization Office. The Licensing and Agreement Manager will negotiate and draft technology license agreements, develop initiatives to educate faculty on commercialization procedures, and support the transition of start-up companies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Creates term sheets
Collaborates with operations team for license execution process and post-license compliance
May provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues, including managing student interns and/or law externs in the evaluation, handling, commercialization disposition of inventions
Develops initiatives, attends seminars, and makes independent presentations to educate IU faculty and researchers about technology commercialization procedures and coach them on strategies; interacts with stakeholders for university technology commercialization and advises such offices on IP clauses in their agreements
Negotiates and drafts technology license agreements, royalty agreements and other commercial agreements; provides guidance to technical staff in developing strategies as to which industries are interested in university technology
Develops and implements the technology licensing program to support faculty and/or staff (choosing legal entity, deciding whether to lease employees or hire their own employees, deciding where to locate start-up companies, sharing strategies for raising early stage funding, etc.) and help commercialize technology in its early stages; works with innovation and commercialization and licensing staff to ensure close integration between efforts and to support faculty and staff in transitioning their start-up companies
Acts as thought-leader and contributes to the development of the university's technology licensing strategy; advises senior leaders and stakeholders on likely impacts of various policy alternatives
Develops and presents training programs to faculty and/or staff to educate them on technology licensing law and requirements
Represents the university and faculty/staff in discussions with industry partners interested in licensing university technology; may be responsible for representing the university on various internal and/or external committees related to technology licensing
Provides guidance and support to less experienced licensing staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (preferably in life sciences, engineering, biomedical science, or related technical field)
7 years of corporation, and/or university experience in negotiating, drafting, and managing of technology licensing agreements
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Preferred
Advanced degree such as Ph.D or terminal degree in life sciences, chemistry, medical, engineering, business administration, or related field
Related continuing education
5 years of relevant experience in academic or related industry
Certified licensing professional
Knowledge of the unique requirements of venture capitalists desired
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
Indiana University
Indiana University looked for ways to promote innovation while assisting students in building better futures.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nancy Paton
Vice President & Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Aaron Neal
Deputy CIO
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